Serving God | Serving Others
WORSHIP NOTICE
On Sunday, July 05, Saint John’s Church will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of America as well as the religious freedoms we enjoy. A special AMERICA 250 Service will be held at 9:00AM and will include the Sacrament of Holy Communion. This service will be held in the Sanctuary. Every effort will be made to cool the room prior to worship and bottled water will be available.
This Week
@ Saint John's
SUNDAY | July 05
INDEPENDENCE SUNDAY
8:00AM Chancel Singers
9:00AM "America 250" Service
Rev. Mark Dewald, Worship Leader
10:15AM Luncheon
11:00AM Consistory Meeting
TUESDAY | July 07
9:00AM-2:00PM Church Office
THURSDAY | July 09
9:00AM-2:00PM Church Office
SUNDAY | July 12
7TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
9:00AM Worship Service
Susan Gipe, Worship Leader
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Altar Guild
Upcoming
Services & Events
SUNDAY | July 18
8:00AM Men's Breakfast
SUNDAY | July 19
9:00AM Worship Service
Rev. Mark Dewald, Worship Leader
SUNDAY | July 26
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
8:00AM Joyful Ringers
9:00AM Worship Service
Lisa Revenis & Ann Rich,
Worship Leaders
TUESDAY | July 28
4:00PM Consistory Meeting
SUNDAY | August 02
9:00AM Holy Communion Service
Rev. Mark Dewald, Worship Leader
We invite you
to worship with us!
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PARKING - A small parking lot is located next to the church and can be accessed from River Street, which runs behind the church building. Ample on-street parking can also be found on East Main Street and Dock Street. Parking is also available in both Sovereign Bank and M&T Bank parking lots (Sunday mornings only).
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ENTERING THE CHURCH - You may use either entrance doors on the front of the building. Once inside, you will find a friendly greeter who will direct you to the Sanctuary, which is located on Level Two (or the Chapel on Level One if our service is being held there). If you need the elevator, they will assist you. Restrooms are located on the Ground Level.
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ENTERING THE SANCTUARY/CHAPEL - An usher will give you a worship bulletin to guide you through the service. Children's activity bags are also available. Offering plates are located on a stand inside each Sanctuary entrance (or just outside the Chapel).
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DURING THE SERVICE - Please be mindful that the service is being recorded for those who are viewing online. If we are celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Communion, the elements (bread and wine/juice) will be distributed by the ushers. The Mite Family Room is available in the rear of the Sanctuary for those who have difficulty sitting for longer periods of time.
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LEAVING THE SANCTUARY/CHAPEL - At the end of the service, you may spend a few moments in prayerful reflection during the postlude music or exit using either of the stairwells. If you need the elevator, an usher will assist you.
FROM THE
CONSISTORY PRESIDENT
June - July 2026
"This is my Father's world, and to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world: I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas-
His hand the wonders wrought."
~ Maltbie Babcock
Summer is upon us! Many of us view this season of the year as a time to take a break and slow down a bit. Here at Saint John's, summer is a very busy time. The summer months bring many opportunities for us to SERVE GOD and SERVE OTHERS.
We begin the month of June with the Sacrament of Holy Communion on June 07. We will also kick off our collection of bottled water for the local volunteer fire companies which will run through the end of July.
During the 9:00AM Worship Service on Sunday, June 21, we will honor fathers past and present as we celebrate Father's Day. Proceeds from the sale of Father's Day carnations support the programs of Cloud Home in Pottsville.
On Sunday, July 05, Saint John's will commemorate the 250th anniversary of our nation as well as remember the religious freedoms we enjoy. Our "America 250" service will include the Sacrament of Holy Communion @ 9:00AM. A "Faith & Freedom" brunch will follow the worship service. Don't forget to wear your finest red, white, and blue!
Sunday, July 26 will feature a Christmas-themed worship service @ 9:00AM as we begin our 26-27 Fuel Fund campaign. Please consider a generous gift to help with the cost of heating our church building.
May you enjoy the beauty of God's creation during this season!
Timothy Gipe
Consistory President